English course for PSP11/LOGO11 students

langl1841  2018-2019  Louvain-la-Neuve

English course for PSP11/LOGO11 students
2 credits
30.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Desterbecq Fanny coordinator; Toubeau Anne-Julie;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Level A2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
Main themes
Students deal with general topics on www.wallangues.be and topics specific to their studies on Moodle.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

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Reading comprehension
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

  • grasp the content and significance of articles and reports on topics connected with their interests or their jobs.

Level B2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».

Listening comprehension
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

  • understand the gist of TV programmes concerning general topics and oriented towards their fields of interest in standard and clearly articulated English language.

Level B2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».

Usage:

  1. revision and reinforcement of elementary and intermediate vocabulary in context,
  2. grammar revision
  3. phonetics
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
LANGL1841 is an online course, with coaching sessions and remedial classes (1h/week).
All students must practice their English during the academic year, even those who passed the placement test.
Moodle LANGL1841: This platform is used to propose online activities to all students. Those activities deal with topics connected with their studies. Thanks to online tests, students can also test their understanding of the grammar and vocabulary that they have to study.
Teaching methods
Between 0/20 and 7,5/20
  • "Monitorat" is compulsory!!!
  • Exercises on Moodle/ Wallangues 
Between 7,6/20 and 10/20
  • Coaching strongly encouraged!
  • Exercises on Moodle/ Wallangues 
Between 10/20 and 20/20
  • Coaching sessions available, if needed
  • All exercises on Moodle
Evaluation methods
1. Compulsory Placement Test: at the beginning of the academic year, all students must take this test. This test is the same level as the exam. On the basis of the results, students have access to the intensive or « normal » course/ coaching sessions.
2. End First-Term Test (20%): at the end of the first term, students MUST take a test assessing the vocabulary (videos/texts/Wallangues), grammar and listening skills covered in class.
3. The Final (Written) Exam: The final exam takes place in May (cfr Moodle).
  • All grammar units mentioned in the program
  • All pronunciation exercises on Moodle/ Le Répétiteur
  • All reading and listening exercises on Moodle/in the course notes
  • Vocabulary from the course notes
  • "Le Mot Pour Dire"
Other information
  • "Monitorat" for students who scored less than 7/20 at the placement test: 1 hour/week.
  • "Coaching" for students who scored between 7/20 and 10/20 at the placement test:1 hour/week.
  • Coaching sessions for all students, if needed.
  • E-learning for all students. 
Bibliography
  • LANGL1841 English for PSP/LOGO 1 students
  1. http://sites.uclouvain.be/moodle/
  2. http://www.wallangues.be
  3. Syllabus LANGL1841 
Teaching materials
  • LANGL1841 English for PSP/LOGO 1 students
Faculty or entity
ILV


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General

Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy